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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,696, 11,545.92 and 2,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,696, 11,545.92 and 2,224 is: 3,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,696 : 11,545.92 = 2,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,696/11,545.92 = 2,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,696x = 11,545.92 × 2,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,696x = 25,678,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,678,126.08/7,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.55

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